Forrest Gump

What should I write in a review of a film that hasn’t already been said a thousand times? In short, if you walk down the street and ask a hundred random people about the best movie of their lives, the most common answer will be Forrest Gump. A masterpiece in the history of cinema, funny, depressing, impressive, inspiring, with impeccable direction and performances that leave you amazed. I have a bit more distinctive film exhibitions in my top list, but this beauty still has a privileged and unshakable position in my heart... (18/04/2011)

The American version of the greatest Czech, Jára Cimrman. And he runs too. He runs a lot. Forrest’s mom always told him to do this and that. My Mom always told me that this is a darn good movie. And I absolutely agree with my Mom. This is the kind of a movie which whenever you start watching you always say to yourself “I’ll watch just this one scene, oh, and then this one and…" And you end up after watching one scene after the other till once again you find yourself at the end of the movie. It’s moving, funny and sad like almost nothing else (especially if you, like me, believe that the child isn’t his) brilliant acting (not only from Hanks) and unforgettable scenes in every other minute of footage. But what am I saying, in every minute of footage. (20/11/2003)

Yes, I am one of those people who love this movie. From the first shot to the last one. Unbelievable Tom Hanks, unbelievably original and imaginative story, and above all, the emotions that move me. I've had a similar experience with only a few movies. The first one that always comes to mind is "Big Fish". "Forrest Gump" is simply a legend, and when you say beautiful movie, and I mean beautiful in every way, it is this one. (09/02/2014)

I am quite convinced that "life is like a box of chocolates and that you never know what you are gonna get", although not all chocolates are great and some are out of date or inedible. Anyway, I found this movie perfect, and it taught me a valuable lesson. Personally, the main male protagonist's statement that "Stupid is as stupid does" was enough for me to have a spiritual epiphany. For me, there is much more wisdom and insight in that simple sentence than in the whole philosophical musings on chocolates, and my peace of mind improved more thanks to this simple sentence than it did watching Demolition Man knitting. In other words, thanks to Forrest, I have gained more understanding and appreciation for those who have a bad opinion of me, and I have learned beautifully to rise above this. I would almost say it has made me a better person. Anyway, this movie is a real gem. It is sweet, funny, and intelligent with an incredible amount of perspective. It manages to present even serious things in a way that hits you but does not destroy you mentally but rather makes you stronger. You can watch this movie at any time, and it is always wonderful. (02/04/2015)

Robert Zemeckis' masterpiece, an American variation of how a simpleton stumbled upon happiness without any effort of his own. A comedic journey through the history of modern America, where the main character, an innocent guy with a disability, traverses life and encounters famous figures from American history, even inadvertently playing a role in events like the Watergate scandal. Excellent casting, with situational and verbal humor. Americans love happy endings, but Zemeckis parodies the idea of effortlessly achieved happiness so much through his character that the whole film ends up feeling like a mockery of the traditional American way of life and the American dream. Tom Hanks excels in the lead role. Overall impression: 95%. (16/06/2006)